Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulviseta
ID:
692404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buining & Brederoo

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 24(8): 170. 1973.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691737

Common Names

  • Frailea fulviseta
  • Fulviseta Frailea
  • Frailea Fulviseta

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Synonyms

  • Astrophytum fulvisetum (Buining & Brederoo) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Frailea pygmaea fulviseta (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]

Description

Frailea fulviseta (also called Yellow-haired Frailea, among many other common names) is a small cactus that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Frailea fulviseta has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber in the past. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frailea fulviseta has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frailea fulviseta is a small, deciduous cactus that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, dry soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Frailea fulviseta

Frailea fulviseta is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Frailea fulviseta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Francoa appendiculata?

Francoa appendiculata

What is the common name of Francoa appendiculata?

Francoa

Where is Francoa appendiculata native to?

South America

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Albert Frederik Hendrik Buining (1901-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buining' in the authors string.
Arnold J. Brederoo (1917-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brederoo' in the authors string.